Hi, While there is no scientific evidence that cider vinegar eases arthritis, it's a traditional remedy that's stood the test of time and there's lots of anecdotal evidence that it does help some people. Margaret Hills, a nurse who suffered from arthritis advocated taking one dessertspoonful of cide...

Hi Jenny,

With regard to exercise - I realise it's hard to get the balance right, but I think it's worth experimenting with different types and amounts of activity to find out what gives you the most benefit without triggering more pain.

I hope you find some relief from your OA pain.

Wendy

Hi, I too suffer from neck arthritis and highly recommend doing daily neck exercises to help relieve pain, ease stiffness, loosen and strengthen the muscles and improve the range of movement. Exercises like head retraction - which involves pulling your head back slowly as far as you can, while looki...

Hi, Just to add to Stephen's post, lipoedema is a chronic complaint where there is an abnormal build-up of fat cells in the legs, thighs and buttocks. Lipoedema can often block the vessels of your lymphatic system preventing them from draining the excess fluid from the tissues and thus causing lymph...

Hi, In a nutshell, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis both cause inflammation in and around the joints, however psoriatic arthritis only affects people who suffer from the skin condition psoriasis. Like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis damages the joints and can cause deformity an...

Hi Tracey, Apart from the treatments you're already using, it's very important to watch your weight, as being overweight is a major factor in the development of OA - especially in weight-bearing joints such as the knees and hips, as every excess pound exerts about 4 pounds more pressure on the knees...

Hi Jenny1, In addition to your exercise regime and the excellent advice you've already been offered, have you considered trying a supplement? Some people find relief from supplements like Indian frankincense, SAMe, sigesbeckia, glucosamine, chondroitin and turmeric - and since you can't take anti-in...

Hi, I'm sorry to hear about your various health problems. You are obviously trying to help yourself by exercising regularly, as gentle exercise has been proven to help ease the pain of both osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. With regard to your sacroiliac joint pain - doing Pilates sounds like a good ...

Hi, I too have degenerative disc disease in my neck and have found that doing specific neck exercises for the problem - as advised by a physiotherapist, has helped to reduce the pain - especially down my arm. The exercises not only help to improve your range of movement, ease stiffness and strengthe...

Hi, I can sympathise with you, as I've suffered from arthritis in my neck for over 14 years. I agree with Rachael - you've made an excellent move by seeking advice from a physiotherapist, as doing the right exercises each day can help to ease the pain and stiffness of arthritis. It's also vital that...